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Adelita Wine Bar, Wynnum's new emerald-hued drink and snack spot, is now open — Bars

Adelita Wine Bar, Wynnum’s new emerald-hued drink and snack spot, is now open

24 Nov 2022

It's a good day to be a Wynnum local, especially a wine-loving Wynnum local. Today, down near the waterfront, Adelita Wine Bar is opening its doors. The new drinking and dining spot its popping the cork on an extensive list of classic and new-wave vino, which is being liberally poured alongside a creative menu featuring kangaroo tartare, wild-pig chorizo and a Vegemite-infused take on the Golden Gaytime. It's ambitious, alluring and open now – here's what you can expect ... more

Pavement Whispers: Red Queen – a new laneway cocktail bar and gin school – is opening in The City this December — Bars

Pavement Whispers: Red Queen – a new laneway cocktail bar and gin school – is opening in The City this December

24 Nov 2022

A heritage-listed space on Edward Street will soon be home to a hidden cocktail bar guarded by mermaid and lions. The team behind West End's Gin School is crossing the river to open a new location inside the secretive joint, which will serve a broad array of cocktails crafted with locally made spirits. Meanwhile, the new gin-making hub will let guests craft their dream sip from an array of 180 botanicals. It's opening in early December – here's what we know ... more

Ascend 14 floors to Soko, Fortitude Valley's lush new rooftop lounge serving Peruvian and Japanese eats — Bars

Ascend 14 floors to Soko, Fortitude Valley’s lush new rooftop lounge serving Peruvian and Japanese eats

17 Nov 2022

A rainforest in the sky, what a fantastical notion! As crazy as it is to imagine, finding a lush tropical sanctuary in Brisbane isn't all that outlandish a concept now that Soko Rooftop is open to the public. Located 14 floors above St Pauls Terrace, this brand-new rooftop bar and eatery (from the brains behind South Brisbane's Lina Rooftop) is bringing traces of the Amazon to Fortitude Valley. It features a pisco- and sake-soaked beverage list, a menu boasting a tasty tandem of Peruvian and Japanese flavours, and a party atmosphere propelled by Latin beats. It's definitely one to add to you list of summer hangouts – here's what you can expect ... more

Fortitude Valley icon the Jubilee Hotel unveils its jaw-dropping multi-million-dollar makeover — Bars

Fortitude Valley icon the Jubilee Hotel unveils its jaw-dropping multi-million-dollar makeover

17 Nov 2022

The Jubilee Hotel has stood proud on the fringe of Fortitude Valley since 1887, enduring as a reliable watering hole for more than a century. The beloved pub has been dormant since the early days 2020 as works began on a $200-million revitalisation of the heritage-listed site as part of the Jubilee Place commercial development. Last week The Jube finally reopened its doors, inviting wide-eyed locals into its all-new beer garden (boasting its own microbrewery, stadium-sized television screen and a brand-new menu of bistro eats), freshly groomed public bar and suite of slick private function spaces. It heralds the beginning of a new chapter for The Jube, which is now primed to continue its innings well into the future. Have a peek inside ... more

Pints at the ready – BrewDog's new three-level craft-beer bar is now pouring — Bars

Pints at the ready – BrewDog’s new three-level craft-beer bar is now pouring

10 Nov 2022

Since first making landfall in Australia in 2019 with its state-of-the-art, solar-powered brewery and DogTap taproom in Murarrie, the BrewDog team has always planned on making more forays into Australia's thriving craft-beer scene. This Friday November 11, the first of the brewery's anticipated expansion sites will open to the public – right here in our own Fortitude Valley! Boasting three storeys, 60 taps, room for almost 400 guests and countless schooners, BrewDog Fortitude Valley is shaping up to be a landmark arrival for the entertainment precinct. We were lucky to score a sneak peek inside – here's what we saw ... more

Underground collective QUIVR cements itself in Winn Lane with a new bar and upgraded DJ school — Bars

Underground collective QUIVR cements itself in Winn Lane with a new bar and upgraded DJ school

10 Nov 2022

While the shiny new developments and flashy restaurant openings capture headlines, Brisbane's cultural undercurrent continues to bubble as strongly as ever in various nooks around town. Those in the know will point to QUIVR as one of the biggest proponents of the city's underground electronic scene. The DJ school and streaming platform based in The Valley is known for showcasing the sound of our sun-drenched summers and off-piste cultural scenes by giving the city's next wave of electronic artists a place to learn and perform. And now, with a brand-new bar and educational hub up and running in Winn Lane, the team is looking to take the concept to greater heights. Here's what's on offer ... more

Toowong's Josie North is now opening at night, swapping coffee for carafes as an evening wine bar — Bars

Toowong’s Josie North is now opening at night, swapping coffee for carafes as an evening wine bar

10 Nov 2022

We're of the opinion that every suburb should have a coffee spot and a wine bar to call its own. Over in Toowong, Josie North has had the role of go-to caffeine source on lock since 2016, but now the team behind the coffee slinger is gamely stepping up to fill the nighttime void as well. Opening as a wine bar from Thursday through Saturday, Josie North is now pouring a curated list of small-producer wines, served alongside a menu of sensational snacks. more

Palm Springs comes to South City Square at Californian-inspired gin bar Purple Palm — Bars

Palm Springs comes to South City Square at Californian-inspired gin bar Purple Palm

03 Nov 2022

Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley have long been a playground for pleasure seekers, with the region's desert location, glamorous sun-soaked splendour and history as a celebrity hot spot earning it the status of modern-day oasis. The Sasso Italiano team's new Woolloongabba garden bar Purple Palm looks to channel the resort town's brand of Californian cool, but tastefully filters it through a Queensland lens. Expect a bounty of gin-infused drinks and a vibe that screams perpetual summer. It's open now – come take a look ... more

Now pouring – South City Wine brings Parisian-inspired vibes to Woolloongabba — Bars

Now pouring – South City Wine brings Parisian-inspired vibes to Woolloongabba

03 Nov 2022

Brisbane's busiest hospitality group is at it again. The hitmakers behind new-wave Woolloongabba venues Sasso Italiano and Casa Chow doubled the size of its portfolio last week with the opening of two new venues. One of them is a European-inspired vino slinger that is adding a piece of Parisian magic to South City Square's flourishing roster of eateries. From chablis and charcuterie to steak frites and sidecars, South City Wine is the kind of spot that'll prove irresistible to Francophiles, food lovers and fans of wine of all kinds. Here's what's on offer ... more

West End's new deli and wine bar Cordeaux Social Club is nailing the simple things — Bars

West End’s new deli and wine bar Cordeaux Social Club is nailing the simple things

27 Oct 2022

When the chapter on 2022 is written into the history books, we'll note that this was the year Brisbane experienced a surge in two things – wine bars and sandwich spots. West End's Cordeaux Social Club is a hybrid of both, nailing the essentials we seek from morning to evening. The newly open brainchild of two brothers looks to celebrate the simple things in life, chiefly food, drink and community vibes. In the kitchen, an Agnes Restaurant alum is turning out sensational deli-style sandwiches and lunch plates during the day, while conjuring imaginative small plates and snacks at night to go with a keenly curated wine list. Take a look inside ... more

Guess who's back – Riverbar + Kitchen reopens to the public in time for summer sipping — Bars

Guess who’s back – Riverbar + Kitchen reopens to the public in time for summer sipping

27 Oct 2022

This year has been quieter than usual along Eagle Street's riverside strip. The rain bomb that rocked Brisbane earlier this year meant that many of the waterfront venues that dot the banks of the Brisbane River had to undergo substantial repairs for flood damage, leaving revellers to patiently wait for them to reopen. Solotel and Matt Moran’s beloved riverside haunt Riverbar + Kitchen has officially reopened to the public after a massive makeover, one that has not only resulted in a new look but also a new menu, cementing it once more as an inner-city oasis worth frequenting. Here's what's on offer ... more

Maggie May — Bars

Meet Maggie May – the bold new supper club putting its best foot forward in Newstead

20 Oct 2022

Bell-bottoms and short shorts, cork-soled platforms and knee-high boots, pantsuits, jumpsuits, disco glam and hippie casual – the 1970s was a decade of style. Taking inspiration from this fashionable era is Maggie May, Hallmark Hospitality Group’s brand-new eatery and bar, which is set to open in full feather this Friday October 21. Boasting a richly appointed interior that looks plucked straight from a 70s design catalogue, Maggie May is a fetching spot to enjoy classic share-style cuisine, party-time cocktails and new-wave wines – everything needed to steal your heart! Read on for a stickybeak inside this snazzily appointed supper club ahead of its opening tomorrow … more

Pop a pét nat – striking new wine bar NIKY is now pouring natural wines in Newstead — Bars

Pop a pét nat – striking new wine bar NIKY is now pouring natural wines in Newstead

13 Oct 2022

Wine bars come in all shapes and sizes. Some are small and intimate, some are loud and lively. NIKY, Newstead's brand-new drinking spot sits somewhere at the bold and colourful end of the spectrum. The new vino-soaked sibling of Newstead's Salt Coffee opened this week and is wowing locals with its tack-sharp focus on natural drops and an ever-changing menu of snacks. Here, it's all about zippy, racy, juicy and easy-drinking wines from some of Australia's most exciting producers, served in a setting that we think might end up being one of the most eye-catching venues to open this year. Come and take a gander ... more

Booze, The Zoo crew's new Fortitude Valley bottle shop, offers much more than advertised — Bars

Booze, The Zoo crew’s new Fortitude Valley bottle shop, offers much more than advertised

13 Oct 2022

Bottle shops have evolved in recent years. Though the big-name troves selling beer, wine and spirits remain plentiful, a new breed of merchant has emerged on the scene. These specialty outlets not only stock a more curated selection of potables, but many offer plenty of fodder beyond your usual beverages. Booze – the newly open retail spot from the team behind The Zoo and Stranded – is going above and beyond what you'd expect to find inside a bottle shop. In addition to offering a discerning selection of natural wine, craft beer and independent spirits, Booze is stocking artisanal pantry goods and vinyl records – plus it's serving specialty coffee and takeaway pizza until late! more

It's all about the boogie at Superfly Disco, The Valley's new high-end nightclub (with a light-up dance floor) — Bars

It’s all about the boogie at Superfly Disco, The Valley’s new high-end nightclub (with a light-up dance floor)

06 Oct 2022

It was a raucous scene on McLachlan Street last night, as well-dressed revellers lined up to enter Fortitude Valley's newest high-end nightclub Superfly Disco. Inside, they were immersed in an electric atmosphere propelled by the beats of dance-floor fillers, illuminated by vivid neon and fuelled by premium libations. The Drunken Monkey Group's newest concept throws it back to a bygone era of hospitality, where patrons could leave all of their woes at the door and set the night alight without a care. Superfly Disco is big, bold and, best of all, opening this Friday October 7. Take a peek inside ... more

Rosmarino's high-end pizzeria and wine bar sibling Etna opens in Fortitude Valley — Bars

Rosmarino’s high-end pizzeria and wine bar sibling Etna opens in Fortitude Valley

21 Sep 2022

What happens when a highly regarded Italian restaurant has a crack at opening a pizzeria? Well, if Etna – the new sibling concept from the Rosmarino team – is any indication, then we'd have to say good things. After months of waiting, the upscale pizza joint is opening to the public this week. Here, traditional techniques are given a fine-dining nudge, resulting in a salivation-worthy menu that encompasses classic crowdpleasers, contemporary choices and ultra-luxe options (topped with sliced duck leg, caviar and scampi, and speck). Throw in a vino list boasting plenty of orange and pét-nat sips and you'll see why Etna has been on our most anticipated list. Have a peek inside ... more

Nosferatu Distillery's new Bowen Hills headquarters brings together booze, film and folklore — Bars

Nosferatu Distillery’s new Bowen Hills headquarters brings together booze, film and folklore

15 Sep 2022

As Brisbane's distillery scene evolves, a greater amount of diversity starts to filter into the offering. Nosferatu Distillery's newly open Bowen Hills headquarters is punching out some of the most innovative spirits going, drawing from a deep well of inspiration encompassing cinema and legend to create an eye-catching and taste-tantalising range of libations. This working distillery also boasts a cellar door and cafe, where you can get a taste of Nosferatu's spooky spirit selection as well as specialty coffee, charcuterie and more. Take a peek inside ... more

Stafford sippers, rejoice – Flat Lizard Brewing nails ales at its newly open brewery — Bars

Stafford sippers, rejoice – Flat Lizard Brewing nails ales at its newly open brewery

15 Sep 2022

Hidden in the back of a Stafford industrial pocket is Flat Lizard Brewing – a new craft-beer operation that has quietly been making cold ones for over a year. The brewery has just launched its taproom, giving locals a taste of its sensational selection of ales, lagers and stouts. Flat Lizard's arrival cements Stafford as a sud-soaked suburb on the rise. Here's what's on offer ... more

Amaro takes centre stage at Before + After – the new laneway bar slinging liqueur-laced bar food and cocktails — Bars

Amaro takes centre stage at Before + After – the new laneway bar slinging liqueur-laced bar food and cocktails

01 Sep 2022

Amaro. Have you tried it? If you're a seasoned cocktail drinker then there's good odds that you have, but if the thought of amaro makes you think of medicinal, tincture-like flavour profiles and herby concoctions, it's time you gave yourself a refresher course on what might be the buzziest booze of the moment. Before + After is a brand-new inner-city bar operated by a seasoned drink slinger (and amaro aficionado) that specialises in divine pre- and post-dinner drinks. It's got bottles of contemporary and vintage amaro, amaro-infused cocktails and a menu of liqueur-laced bar food to enjoy (plus a range of similarly stellar non-amaro options, of course). It's open now – have a peek inside ... more

Pavement Whispers: Volume 373 August 30 — Bars

Pavement Whispers: Volume 373 August 30

30 Aug 2022

From news of a French-inspired patisserie and sandwich stop in New Farm to a Toowong coffee institution's nighttime pivot, The Weekend Edition is always on the search for the latest food news in Brisbane, dedicated to ensuring its readers are in the know. When we put our ears to the pavement this week, this is what we found out … more

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